Sony continues to update its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog , adding new titles every month, but also retiring games that have completed their service cycle. As July 2026 approaches, subscribers are being asked to say goodbye to twelve games that will soon be removed from the PS Plus library.
The upcoming departure of these titles coincides with a significant shift in content delivery strategy . As of June 2026, the company has abandoned its model of massive monthly game additions and adopted a new weekly "wave" system, offering new titles every Tuesday. However, the removals will still be made in bulk at the end of each month.
The new PlayStation Plus philosophy
This change shows that Sony is looking to keep subscriber engagement consistent throughout the month, rather than concentrating all the activity on a single date. This tactic allows the company to maintain greater interaction with the gaming community and create more frequent reasons to return to the service.
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Although the new approach has received positive feedback from several subscribers, monthly churn is still a point of concern, especially when it involves beloved titles that have gained a loyal audience.
PS Plus: The games leaving in July 2026
The titles expected to be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium by the end of July are as follows:
- Bomber Crew (PS4)
- Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (PS5, PS4)
- Cursed to Golf (PS5, PS4)
- Get Even (PS4)
- Hundred Days: Winemaking Simulator (PS5, PS4)
- Infinite Minigolf (PS4)
- Onee Chanbara Origin (PS4)
- Risk of Rain 2 (PS5, PS4)
- Rocky (PS5, PS4)
- Source of Madness (PS5, PS4)
- Space Crew: Legendary Edition (PS4)
- Tropico 6 (PS5, PS4)
Subscribers have approximately one month to download and complete the above titles before they are withdrawn from the service.
The titles that stand out
While the list doesn't include any blockbusters of the size of PlayStation's biggest exclusives, there are a few gems that are worth checking out. Risk of Rain 2 remains one of the most successful roguelike games of recent years. With its fast-paced action and cooperative multiplayer, it has managed to maintain an active community of players years after its release.
Equally significant is the departure of Tropico 6, one of the most popular city-building and political simulation games on the market. The game allows players to take on the role of “El Presidente,” managing the economy, politics, and diplomatic relations of a fictional island nation.
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On the other hand, Get Even is an underrated proposition for those who love psychological thrillers, while Cursed to Golf offers a highly original approach that combines roguelike mechanics with golf elements, creating an experience unlike anything else on the market.
What's coming to PS Plus in the coming months
While departures often catch the attention of subscribers, Sony continues to bolster its roster with new additions. June proved to be a particularly strong month for RPG fans, as Final Fantasy XVI was added to PS Plus Extra, with Kingdom Come: Deliverance following a few days later.
At the same time, Farming Simulator 25 strengthens the category of simulation games, offering a more relaxed experience for players looking for something different from the usual action.
Sony has already given subscribers a heads up for the rest of the year. Big Walk and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams are expected to join PS Plus Essential in August, while the highly anticipated Runescape: Dragonwilds is scheduled for PS Plus Extra in September.
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PS Plus continues to evolve
Sony's subscription service is in a period of constant renewal as the company tries to compete more effectively with similar offerings in the market. The regular additions of new titles, combined with the new weekly release model, show that Sony is looking to maintain PlayStation Plus as one of the key pillars of the PlayStation ecosystem.
Until July's games are announced, subscribers should prioritize the titles that are leaving. Risk of Rain 2 and Tropico 6 in particular are two of the most noteworthy experiences on the list and perhaps the last chance to enjoy them at no additional cost through their subscription.
